”Let’s Get Real!”
This podcast is the perfect source of Real Estate information. Your host, Bob Richards, gives you the tips and advice he’s learned after 30 successful years in the real estate industry. Learn the best time to buy or sell. How to sell your home quickly & easily for top market value. How to save time and money when buying a new home. How to save money on property taxes, how to make money with vacation rentals and a whole lot more. Listen and subscribe to get the best, most current information for the local real estate market
Episodes

4 days ago
4 days ago
In this episode, Bob Richards gives you the current st George Utah 1st & 2nd quarter real estate market updates. Including:
* Interest Rates * Home Values * Hot Areas * Growth Areas
Contact Bob Richards at: bob@buyutah.com. www.buyutah.com

4 days ago
4 days ago
In this episode Bob Richards special guest is Laney Larson a professional home organizer who owns Making Space Southern Utah.
Laney will give you tips on the best ways to organize your home to help it sell faster and for top dollar.
For more information contact Bob Richards and Associates www.buyutah.com bob@buyutah.com

Monday Jun 02, 2025
Monday Jun 02, 2025
In this episode Bob Richards gives you helpful information on the following:
* What is a home warranty and what does it do
* What things are not included * What are the fees
* Can it be renewed after one year expiration date
* How do I submit a claim for a repair
Is there a fee to submit the claim For more information contact Bob Richards - bob@buyutah.com or visit www.buyutah.com

Monday Jun 02, 2025
Monday Jun 02, 2025
In this episode Bob Richards points out why it's important to conduct due dilligence on the neighborhood before you buy your home. You'll Learn: * What you should look for * Is there an HOA with CC&R's * Protections you have as a buyer * Who do I contact if there's a problem with a neighbor
For more information contact: Bob Richards - bob@buyutah.com www.buyutah.com

Monday Apr 21, 2025
Monday Apr 21, 2025
In this podcast, Bob Richards talks about the importance of how a home buyer's checklist has the potential to save you time, money, and stress
* How and when does the buyer receive the report
* What to do if something is missing from the checklist
* What does the buyer do
* What are the Realtor's responsibilities
* Why do you need a home buyer's checklist

Monday Apr 21, 2025
Monday Apr 21, 2025
Bob Richards, St. George, UT, Realtor, shares information about a CLUE REPORT:
* : * It provides homeowners and home buyers with additional information about the home they are buying or selling
* How the CLUE Report affects a home seller
* How to Interpret a CLUE Report
* Who orders the report

Monday Mar 24, 2025
Monday Mar 24, 2025
In this Let's Get Real podcast episode, Bob Richards answers the following questions about Real Estate Appraisals:
1. What does an appraisal have to do with the real estate transaction?
2. Who requires the appraisal?
3. Who orders the appraisal?
4. Can the buyer or seller order an appraisal?
5. How much do they cost?
6. What happens if the appraisal comes in low?
7. What are other options for the buyer and seller?
8. If the buyer pays cash do they still need an appraisal?

Monday Mar 24, 2025
Monday Mar 24, 2025
In this podcast episode, Bob Richards answers the following questions regarding Ernest Money deposits for real estate purchases.
1. Is this normal on most real estate purchase agreements?
2. What is the purpose of an Ernest Money deposit?
3. Is there a specific amount of Ernest Money deposit for all real estate contracts?
4. What are the pros and cons of a low amount vs a higher amount?
5. Where does the money go?
6. Could it be lost by the buyer?
7. How could the seller keep it?
8. Who determines where the Ernest Money deposit goes in case of a default?

Thursday Feb 20, 2025
Thursday Feb 20, 2025
In this short, mini-podcast, Bob Richards gives information to help you discover how and why not all homes qualify for real estate, home loan financing.
You'll also learn the solutions and process you'll need to follow to help the home qualify for lender financing

Thursday Feb 20, 2025
Thursday Feb 20, 2025
In this short mini-podcast, Bob shares some of the downsides and different meaning to the term "Open House", such as if the Realtor is careless and forgets to lock all the doors and secure the property before leaving.
One of the biggest downsides is Squatters to simply walk into the unsecured hime and won't leave. It can take up to 9 months or more to get them out. Bob has some solutions that can help you avoid this problem.

Bob Richards - "Let's Get Real!"
I hope you enjoy all my podcast episodes.
For over 30 years I've been one of the top Realtors in Southern Utah and I'm ready to share all the secrets of my real estate success with you.
You'll learn the best times to buy and sell, how to get the lowest interest rates how to save time and money when you're looking to buy or sell your new home or vacation property.